Item - 2023.MM11.35

Tracking Status

City Council adopted this item on October 11 and 12, 2023 without amendments.

MM11.35 - Affirming Council's Support for Toronto's Jewish Community in a Time of Crisis and ongoing threats - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

City Council Decision

City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:

1. City Council unequivocally condemn the attacks by Hamas terrorists launched on Israeli civilians on October 7, 2023, and City Council affirm its support for Israel's right to self-defense, in line with the official position of the Canadian government and international allies.

2. City Council call on Global Affairs Canada and the Canadian government to offer its support to Israel and international partners to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas.

3. City Council continue to work with the Toronto Police Service, other levels of government and other security agencies to verify, track, prevent and respond to any threat to the Jewish and all communities in Toronto and work to strengthen the Hate Rallies, anti-discrimination events permitting policies.

Background Information (City Council)

Member Motion MM11.35
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239887.pdf

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Introduce Motion without Notice moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)

That Councillor James Pasternak be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:

Affirming Council's Support for Toronto's Jewish Community in a Time of Crisis and ongoing threats

Reason for Urgency:

This motion is urgent given the fast-moving international events and vital need to provide support and reassurance to Toronto's Jewish and Israeli communities.

Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)